Senior Mechanical Operations Leader: Build, Mentor, Deliver

RK Industries, LLC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with a $100 wellness

401(k) with company match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

Wellness incentive

Job summary

RK Mechanical is seeking an Operations Manager in Phoenix to lead day-to-day operations across multiple business units, drive staffing and forecasting, and ensure profitable project delivery. You will mentor Project Managers and Superintendents, align resources with demand, and collaborate with executive leadership to shape strategy.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, financial oversight, and a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction on complex mechanical construction projects

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical construction and operations leadership.
• Experience with large-scale projects and $50M+ annual volume.
• Experience leading PMs, Superintendents, and ops teams.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combinations considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across business units and field ops.
• Develop, mentor, and hold PMs accountable for project execution, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and team development.
• Oversee staffing, forecasting, workforce planning, and resource utilization.
• Review WIP, cost-to-complete forecasting, productivity metrics, and monthly business performance.
• Monitor project financials, including revenue, margins, billing, change management, cash flow, and profitability.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, procurement, contract review, and project planning efforts.
• Partner with PMs, Superintendents, and executive leadership to identify risks, resolve challenges, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, vendors, and industry partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, operational efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Support long-term business planning, strategic growth initiatives, and organizational development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial acumen

People development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

RK Mechanical is seeking an Operations Manager in Phoenix to lead day-to-day operations across multiple business units, drive staffing and forecasting, and ensure profitable project delivery. You will mentor Project Managers and Superintendents, align resources with demand, and collaborate with executive leadership to shape strategy.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, financial oversight, and a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction on complex mechanical construction projects